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UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam: Recommended books

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Paper I: General Studies 1. History (Indian History and Indian National Movement) Essential: a. NCERT books IX, X, XI, XII b. Modern India by Bipin Chandra Additional: History of Modern India by A.C Banerjee 2. Geography (Indian and World Geography) Essential: a. NCERT books IX, X, XI, XII b. General Principals of World Geography by Charles Farro c. School Atlas Additional: Certificate Course in Geography by Goh Cheng Leong 3. Economics (Indian Economics and Economic Theory) Essential: a. An Evolution of Indian Economy by I.C. Dhingra b. Economic Survey of India by Govt. of India c. Economic Dictionary by Penguin Additional: d. Indian Economy by Dutta and Sundara e. Indian Economy by Mishra and Puri f. Economic Dictionary by Collins 4. Polity (Indian Constitution) Essential: An Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D. Basu Additional: Our Constitution by Dr. Subhash Kashyap 5. General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) Essential: NCERT books IX, X Additional: Anatomy & Physiology by Evelyn Pearce 6. Environment (Ecology, Bio-diversity, Climate Change) Essential: Biology and Geography NCERT Books plus current events on Environmental Issues 7. Current Affairs Essential: a. The Hindu and Economic Times Newspapers b. Frontline, Political & Economic Weeks Periodicals Additional: India Year Book Paper II: Aptitude 1. Numeracy Essential: NCERT Mathematics VII, IX, X 2. Data Interpretation Essential: Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency by Tyra and Kundan 3. English Comprehension and Communication Essential: Objective General English by R.S. Agarwal 4. Logical Reasoning Essential: A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal Additional: A new Approach to Reasoning by Sijwali and Sijwali

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